Signs and symptoms
Bradycardia
HR <60
Tired
frequent fatigue, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting (syncope), shortness of breath, and chest pain
Lightheaded
Dizzy
What does CPR stand for?
Cardio pulmonary resuscitation
Largest organ in your body
Skin
What is the length for vital signs like heart?
One minute or 30 seconds x2
BP 145/90
Hypertension
Tachycardia
HR >100
rapid pulse or heart palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, lightheadedness, and chest discomfort
Medical term for injury to the heart muscle?
Myocardial infarction
Heart attack
Name 4 medical specialty
Cardiologist
Orthopedic surgeon
Dermatology
ED
AnesthesiaSurgery
GI
Pediatrics
What controls your blood flow in your body?
Your heart
Circulatory system
Body temperature of 102.5
Fever
Hyperthermia
you stand up and feel dizzy
Orthostatic hypotension
What can cause tachycardia?
Exercise
Fever
Infection
fever
Certain medications
What would you use an EpiPen for?
Severe allergic reaction
EpiPen
Common pulse check locations?
Radial
Carotid
Myocardium
Heart muscle
Signs and symptoms of cardiac arrest
an immediate collapse, sudden loss of consciousness, unresponsiveness to shaking or shouting, no detectable pulse, and a complete absence of breathing or abnormal gasping, agonal breathing
When would you start chest compressions?
No response, NO breathing- NO pulse
EKG/ECG
ELECTROCARDIOGRAM
What organ controls blood sugar and insulin?
Pancreas
The force of your blood pushing against the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps it through your body
Blood pressure
Signs and symptoms of Seizure
Jerking, loss of consciousness, temporary confusion, loss of awareness, uncontrollable jerking or stiffening of muscles, sudden falls, and sensory or emotional changes (like unusual tastes, smells)
First line treatment for heart attack?
chewable aspirin to stop further clotting
nitroglycerin to widen blood vessels and relieve pain
oxygen therapy
Name 3 medical emergencies
Severe chest pain-Heart attack (myocardial infarction)
Anaphylaxis
Trouble breathing
Stroke
Uncontrolled bleeding
Pt had persistent cough- greenish or bloody mucus, high fever, sweating, shaking chills, and shortness of breath
Pneumonia
Shortness of breath (dyspnea) or labored breathing
A dry, hacking cough
Sudden, sharp or stabbing chest pain, often on one side.
Pain that may radiate to the shoulder, neck, or abdomen.
Pneumothorax